VA for Vets Hiring Fair

Mon, 06/04/2012 - 6:11pm by monkk

The Department of Veterans Affairs is hosting the VA for Vets Hiring Fair showcasing careers for veterans in the public and private sectors. This event is June 26–28 at Cobo Center in Detroit and includes on-site job coaching, career and resume-building classes as well as interviews with both federal agencies and private companies. The free hiring fair has over 5,000 jobs committed to veterans. When you register to attend the hiring fair, a coach will call you to help you build your resume and you can sign up for training available during the event. Good luck!

Looking for a Job in Healthcare?

Mon, 05/07/2012 - 5:54pm by monkk

The State of Michigan will host a live virtual career fair on Thursday, May 10 to connect top healthcare talent and Michigan employers with jobs to fill. MiVirtualCareerFair: Healthcare will provide the opportunity for job seekers to connect and interact with recruiters and candidates from wherever you are, upload and submit resumes for multiple job listings, meet other job seekers and employers, view informational videos, and use Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn to search for connections and update your status from within the event. The career fair will be live online from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, May 10. Job seekers can register for the free career fair at www.michiganvirtualcareerfair.com and view informational videos on the virtual environment and how to navigate within it. MiVirtualCareerFair follows the December 2011 launch of Pure Michigan Talent Connect, an online talent marketplace bringing together thousands of jobs, unique career calculators and resources for employers seeking talent.

Learn about Etsy

Tue, 05/01/2012 - 1:10pm by Stewart

Wednesday | May 2 | 7 - 9 pm | Malletts Creek

Did you know that Etsy provides a great way to meet and work with folks who share your interests? Many Michigan artisans join teams to participate in discussion forums, share information, collaborate on projects, and more. One of the Michigan teams is called MICE, which stands for Michigan Indie Crafters of Etsy. MICE has 768 members and is lead by local Ann Arbor artisan, photographer, and business owner, Kate Kehoe.

Join Kate Kehoe, owner of Chicalookate, for an introduction to Etsy. Registration is not required and classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

See you in class!

How to Get a Job in a Tough Economy

Thu, 04/05/2012 - 4:06pm by monkk

The How to Get a Job in a Tough Economy Workshop Series is offered weekly at the Michigan Works! Career Transition Center. The series begins with a 2.5 hour overview which provides the opportunity for participants to learn about the steps to an effective job change or career transition and assess whether they feel they could benefit by more in-depth information on each step. Steps 1 through 6 are 1.5 hour workshops which give participants the opportunity to apply effective transition and search strategies and techniques to their own situation. Typically, the workshop series is offered every Monday through Thursday, in the afternoons.To register or to obtain more information, visit The Michigan Works! Career Transition Center at 301 W. Michigan Avenue, 2nd Floor in Ypsilanti or call 734-544-6799.

Michigan Institute of Aviation and Technology Job Fair

Fri, 03/23/2012 - 2:57pm by monkk

The Michigan Institute of Aviation and Technology is hosting the 7th Annual Career Expo on Tuesday, May 8 from 12:00pm to 5:00pm at 2955 S. Haggerty Road in Canton. There will be recruiters for many positions present, as well as exhibits of veteran service organizations. For more information, call 1-800-447-1310. Bring your updated resume and dress to impress! Good luck!

Impact Manufacturing/Production Job Fair

Fri, 03/23/2012 - 2:39pm by monkk

The Washtenaw County Michigan Works Career Transition Center is hosting the Impact Manufacturing/Production Job Fair on Wednesday, March 28 at the Holiday Inn Express-Ann Arbor. Open interviews take place at 8:30am, 10:30am, 1:30pm, and 3:30pm. Positions are available in Milan, Brighton, Wixom, and Howell, so you must have reliable transportation. Be sure to bring copies of your updated resume. Good luck!

Spring Job Fair, March 20

Fri, 03/16/2012 - 5:15pm by Stewart

Looking for a job? Mark your calendar! On Tuesday, March 20th, the Spring Job Fair will be held at the Morris J. Lawrence building, from noon until 4:00pm. WCC Employment Services hosts this job fair that includes local employers who are seeking qualified applicants. The event is free and open to the public.

You may want to check out these books before the event:
Acing the interview : how to ask and answer the questions that will get you the job
How to find a job on Linkedin, Facebook, MySpace, Twitter and other social networks

How to Apply for Federal Jobs

Tue, 03/06/2012 - 1:08pm by monkk

Join us on Tuesday March 6, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Traverwood Branch to learn how to apply for federal jobs. A Veterans Employment Coordinator at Veterans Affairs Ann Arbor Healthcare System, will conduct this session, geared to anyone interested in applying for a job with the federal government. Many individuals are afraid to apply for a federal job because the application process seems so daunting. Join us as we demystify the application process. Handouts for this event include a listing of web sites for federal employment.

Michigan Virtual Information Technology Career Fair

Thu, 01/26/2012 - 2:21pm by monkk

The State of Michigan will host the first state-sponsored virtual career fair on February 15 from 10 am to 4 pm to connect talented IT and high tech professionals with employers. MiVirtualCareerFair: IT and High Tech will provide a platform for Michigan businesses to interact with and recruit highly-skilled job seekers from anywhere in the world within a live, 3-D virtual environment. The fair follows the December 2011 launch of Pure Michigan Talent Connect, an online talent marketplace bringing together thousands of jobs, unique career calculators and resources for employers seeking talent. Job seekers can register to attend and view informational videos at the MiVirtualCareerFair website.

Small Business Marketing Guide on Webopedia

Tue, 01/17/2012 - 5:21pm by Stewart

Check out the free web marketing tools and strategies for small businesses on Webopedia. Get tips for email, social media, search engine optimization, blogging, and mobile marketing. Webopedia is brought to you by The IT Business Edge Network, an Internet and Technology news and information network.